Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
315EA6
RGB
49, 94, 166
HSL
217, 54%, 42%
HSB
217, 70%, 65%
CMYK
70, 43, 0, 35
LAB
40, 4, -44
LCH
40, 44, 275
OKLCH
0.49, 0.13, 259
XYZ
12, 11, 38
LUV
40, -17, -63
HWB
217, 19%, 35%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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